Syllabus Design Workshop: Objectives, Structure, and Student Experience

About the event

College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Academy

Semester Seminar

PRESENTER: Dr. Arno Werners, Associate Dean Professional Programs

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Apply principles of effective learning objectives to revise a course syllabus.
2. Adapt an existing syllabus to the new format by identifying what content is required, determining an appropriate level of depth for each section, and recognizing where flexibility allows for disciplinary or instructional choice.
3. Design a more welcoming, student-centered syllabus by incorporating inclusive language, transparency around expectations, and structural elements that support student engagement and success.

The WSU College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Academy is an inclusive community of educators enhancing their teaching, career development and scholarship. The academy fosters innovative curriculum, teaching, and learning.

Our weekly events are open to all college and WSU faculty, staff, graduate, and professional students.

We also offer educational training and academic career preparation opportunities to graduate students, veterinary residents, and new faculty members across the entire college through workshops, seminars, discussions, and summer programs.